THE PRINT - August 2023

August Feature

We entered July with fireworks and ended with just as big of a bang! We have much to celebrate and while Thanksgiving is months away, we are certainly sharing in the spirit of thanks this summer. Our amazing community showed up in a big way to celebrate at our Annual Senior Summer Picnic. We enjoyed gorgeous weather, fabulous music by Fossil Farms, delicious food from Los Gatos Meats, and spent time in the company of one another. We of course couldn’t have done this without the help of our amazing Volunteers, Los Gatos Lions, and Boys Team Charity. We are thrilled to share news of unprecedented state funding for the 55 Plus Program, secured through the advocacy and support of State Assemblymember Gail Pellerin. See page 4 for more information and our thanks to current supporters. The fun continues this month as we try our hand at using the Glowforge Laser Cutter in the Library to make cut and engraved bookmarks. We will be offering a new one-day Chair Yoga Demo Class on August 23rd and we will be continuing Drop-In Badminton and Learn to Crochet. Lisanne Kennedy, Recreation Coordinator for Senior Services, is currently on leave. We are happy to share that Stephanie Lynn will be stepping in as Assistant Coordinator. Stephanie has worked with LGS Recreation for 13 years and has been an important part of the 55 Plus Program team for the last year. She is excited to help support programs and you!

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Wood Carving Group (Rm 206) 10:00AM-2:00PM

Drop in Badminton (Hall)

No Stay Fit Hand & Foot Canasta (Rm 5)

Mah Jongg (Hall)

Super Scrabble (Rm 3)

Learn to Crochet

Wood Carving Group (Rm 206) 10:00AM-2:00PM

Drop in Badminton (Hall) 10:30AM-11:30AM

Ice Cream Social (Hall) *RSVP

No Stay Fit Hand & Foot Canasta (Rm 5)

No Balance Awareness

Tuesday Town Walk (Lounge)

Mah Jongg (Hall)

Super Scrabble (Rm 3) 10:00AM-12:30PM

Learn to Crochet (Lounge) 11:00AM-12:00PM

Book Club (Lounge)

Pinochle (Rm 5)

St. Mary’s Bridge (Rm 5)

10:00AM-1:30PM

Wood Carving Group (Rm 206)

10:00AM-2:00PM

Drop in Badminton (Hall)

10:30AM-11:30AM

Stay Fit (Hall)

1:00PM-2:00PM

Hand & Foot Canasta (Rm 5)

1:45PM-4:00PM

Balance Awareness (Hall)

2:00PM-3:00PM

Tuesday Town Walk (Lounge)

9:15AM-11:00AM

Mah Jongg (Hall) 10:00AM-12:30PM

Super Scrabble (Rm 3) 10:00AM-12:30PM

Learn to Crochet (Lounge) 11:00AM-12:00PM

Pinochle (Rm 5)

1:00PM-4:30PM

Game Day (Hall) $5

9:30AM-12:30PM

Ping Pong (Rm 5)

10:00AM-12:00PM

Art and Music Appreciation (Lounge)

12:00PM-1:15PM

Mexican Train (Rm 3)

10:00PM-12:00PM

Hands on Art (Hall) *RSVP

12:00PM-1:30PM

Pinochle (Rm 5)

1:00PM-4:30PM

Group Descriptions

• 55 PLUS ZUMBA GOLD - Instructor Kiana is back on land to teach this 10-week program. Join this easy-tofollow dance workout perfect for the active older adult. Pre-registration required $5/class.

• AARP DRIVER SAFETY - 2 Day Course and 1 Day Refresher offered in person bi-monthly. Contact the 55 Plus Office to schedule an appointment.

• AARP TAX AIDE - In person appointments will be available every Monday in February-April. Contact the 55 Plus Office in January to schedule an appointment.

• ART AND MUSIC APPRECIATION – Interactive class exploring and discussing influential artists and musicians followed by the West Valley College Instructor playing guitar and leading the group singing well-known songs. Participants are welcome to bring their own instruments in! Sign up with the 55 Plus office required.

• ARTIST WORKSHOP - Open workspace. Bring in your materials and work on your individual projects with our welcoming community of artists. No formal instruction and all levels are welcome.

• BADMINTON - Join us for drop-in play. Open to all levels. Equipment will be provided.

• BALANCE AWARENESS - Join Mary Ann Smith, a certified personal trainer, from West Valley College for this balance class. Sign up with the 55 Plus office required.

• BOOK CLUB - Meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month. Pick up the booklist from the 55+ Office.

• BINGO – Get out your dauber and get ready to have some fun! Join us monthly for prize BINGO.

• BUNCO – May the dice be in your favor in this social, luck-based game. Sign up with the 55 Plus Office Required so tables can be arranged. 12 players (or more) needed!

• COFFEE CORNER – Join us Friday mornings in the lounge to chat and enjoy a hot cup of coffee.

• GUEST SPEAKER – Check inside the PRINT for more information on this month’s guest speaker(s)

• HAND AND FOOT CANASTA – Calling all Canasta players! See the 55 Plus office for a list of rules and a description of play.

• LEARN TO CROCHET – Materials will be provided. Bring your patience in with you and learn how to loop yarn into all sorts of cozy items.

• MAGIC MOVIE TOUR - Lights, Camera, Action! Join Sandy Decker each month for a movie, discussion, and fun facts about the world of cinema...and maybe some popcorn!

• MAH JONGG – Friendly American Mah Jongg players group. All levels are welcome. If you are interested in learning to play, please sign up with the 55 Plus office.

• NEW MAH JONGG LESSONS – Join Kalane in this beginner friendly Mah Jongg lesson for those learning to play.

• NEEDLE CRAFT CORNER - Join other knitters, crocheters, crossstitchers or hand-crafted project enthusiasts.

• PINOCHLE - Double Deck Pinochle. Experienced players only, no instruction.

• READER’S THEATER – Read aloud modern and classic plays without having to memorize the lines! Sign up with the 55 Plus office required.

• SALA - SENIOR LEGAL AID – On site appointments now available, schedule with the 55 Plus Office

• SCRABBLE – The ultimate crossword game in which every letter counts! Contact the 55 Plus Office if you are interested in playing 55plus@lgsrecreation.org

• SINGLE AGAIN... BUT NOT BY CHOICE – For women who are widowed. Meet others who will understand and provide support in dealing with this life-changing transition.

• SOCIAL COMMITTEE MEETING - Volunteer opportunity. Help shape what programs, activities and socials are available through the 55 Plus program. Help plan and decorate for upcoming social events.

• STAY FIT – Join Mary Ann Smith, a certified personal trainer, from West Valley College for this chair-based exercise class. Sign up with the 55 Plus office required.

• ST. MARY’S BRIDGE – Looking for intermediate level bridge players interested in subbing. Sign up required, inquire with 55 Plus office.

• TECH WITH TEENS - Bring your devices and questions on the 3rd Thursday of each month. Our knowledgeable high school volunteers are available to assist you with tech support.

• TUESDAY TOWN WALKERS - Get Moving! Walk to local areas at your own pace, socialize and explore Los Gatos.

• WEDNESDAY GAME DAY - Bridge and Canasta. Come join our friendly group. To reserve your spot, please contact Lisanne 408.596.6813 or 55plus@lgsrecreation.org

• WOMEN’S ARTIST CONNECTION – Share examples of your artwork in a friendly and non-judgmental atmosphere. Please bring 2 examples of your artwork (painting, drawing, collage, photography, poetry, etc.)

• WOOD CARVING – Turn plain pieces of wood into objects of art. Open to beginners and experienced carvers alike. Group helps mentor all levels of carvers to improve your skills. Pop in to check out what projects they are working on...)

LIVE OAK PROGRAMS

Located at Los Gatos Methodist Church, 111 Church St, Los Gatos, CA Live Oak Nutrition - Weekday meal program for older adults. Call 408.354.0707

Live Oak Adult Day Program – NOW REOPEN - Day program for seniors with mild to moderate dementia & respite for caregivers. Call 408.354.4782

THANK YOU FOR THE SUPPORT!

The 55 Plus program relies on the support of fee-based programs, grants and subsidy to ensure free or low cost access to recreation, education, socialization, and wellness opportunities for older adults. We are thrilled to celebrate the following sponsors.

STATE ASSEMBLYMEMBER GAIL PELLERIN SECURES $1,000,000 FOR 55 PLUS!

Funding will arrive in 2024 and is allocated for $250K per year for four consecutive years to sustain programming and support a part-time case manager, staff operations, community outreach, and more.

THANK YOU TO OUR CURRENT GRANT SPONSORS

THANK YOU TO OUR ANNUAL SUMMER PICNIC SPONSORS!

Alameda Family Funeral & Cremations, James Lin DMD, Clear Captions, Lions Los Gatos Town of Los Gatos, Friends of Los Gatos Older Adults, El Camino Health

And, thank you to you, our community, and individual donors.

“A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions, and the roots spring up and make new trees. -Amelia Earhart”

Crossword #20 (clues)

Across

1. Young, male students

4. Punch or jab

6. Most minimal

9. Action word like hop, skip, or jump

10. Sit in the sun

11. Unintentionally

16. Citrus drink

19. Lowest acceptable rate, abbrev.

20. Do some yard work

21. “Long ___ and far away...”

22. Deducts; takes away

24. Mustache site

25. Match

26. Oolong, green, or pekoe

27. Participated on behalf of

30. Tie the knot

31. A layer’s depth

32. Carpenter’s tool to avoid tilting

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“Eight” Is Great

Use the clues to determine words that rhyme with eight

Down

1. Sound divisions in a word

2. Three strikes and you’re this

3. Superman, a.k.a. “Man of _____”

4. Leisure pastime

5. War machines

7. Lose traction and leave a mark

8. Public declaration

12. Cereal box material

13. Tennessee Williams’ “streetcar”

14. The weatherman might discuss “_________ pressure.”

15. Fan setting

17. Summon

18. Settle by mutual concession

23. To make an error

26. Spa handout

28. Resound

29. Limit food intake

Mixed-Up Desert Animals and Insects

Unscramble the letters to reveal words that are desert animals or insects.

1. USLCTO

2. TNATRUALA

3. NEYHA

4. IRHCTOS

5. NOORCSPI

6. OIERTTOS

7. AKETEMR 8. UDAERRNNRO

9. JKCA ITBARB 10. YOECOT 11. ULURVTE 12. SETETLRKANA 13. TIKCECR 14. RHNOED LDZIAR

15. ADAOLRLIM

16. CLEMA 17. LACJKA 18. ILAG MOSRENT

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Drop-In Badminton

AUGUST COMMUNITY EVENTS

JAZZ ON THE PLAZZ

MORE INFO – FREE live music in LG jazzontheplazz.com, bring a lawnchair

WHERE – Los Gatos Town Plaza

WHEN – Wednesday Evenings 6:30PM-8:30PM

July 5 – August 23

LOS GATOS MUSIC IN THE PARK

MORE INFO – FREE live summer concert series, bring a lawn chair.

WHERE – Los Gatos Civic Center Lawn

(110 East Main St.)

WHEN – Sunday Evenings 5:00PM-7:00PM starts July 23 – August 27

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NAVIGATOR PROGRAM

MORE INFO- Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Services Team offers 1:1 in person peer support service connecting you to resources. Open to all ages!

WHERE- Los Gatos Library, 100 Villa Ave

WHEN - Tuesdays 1:00PM-4:00PM

SENIOR SAFARI –FREE ADMISSION FOR 50+

Social Dance w/ Lesley

MORE INFO - https://happyhollow.org/seniorsafari/ WHERE- Happy Hollow Zoo

WHEN - Thursday August 24th 9:00AM-10:00AM

James Lin DMD Monthly Tip

Remember to brush the gums! Bacteria and plaque like to collect along the gumline. Over 50% of American adults have gum disease and over 70% of adults over 65 years old have gum disease. In older adults cavities are most commonly found along the roots and edges of old fillings and crowns. Brushing the gums help decrease the risk for cavities along the roots and gum disease.

Beginning Crochet

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Great Getaway Adult Day Trips

Pick up for all trips from the Los Gatos Adult Recreation Center 208 E Main St, Los Gatos, CA 95030

Joan Pisani Community Center

55 Plus Program

Become A 55 Plus Program Member

$30 Annual Fee

Join our community of vibrant older adults! The LGS Recreation 55 Plus program provides comprehensive free or low-cost programs for people age 55 and over. You do not need to be a Los Gatos resident to join. To enjoy a variety of groups, programs, classes, social events, guest lectures, and services. Members receive special discounts for Great Getaway Adut Day Trips, LGS Pickleball League, social dances, and exclusive activities at Vasona Boating and the LGS Aquatics Center.

19655 Allendale Ave, Saratoga, CA 95070

55 Plus Members receive $10 off all Great Getaway trips!

Note: Trips are non-refundable. To register call 408.354.8700 or bit.ly/3NN57Qw

AUGUST 17TH- CIRQUE DE SOLIEL CORTEO & GERMAN BUFFET - WAITLIST AVAILABLE

• SEPTEMBER 9TH – GOLDEN GATE FIELDS

TURF CLUB & HORSE RACING - $175/$185

Giddy Up! We are off to the races! Take a trip to Golden Gate Fields Berkeley for an exciting afternoon of Live Horse Racing. The Turf Club is open again and you will have access to the multi-station buffet. Derby fashion is encouraged so come dressed to impress!

• SEPTEMBER 13TH – HADESTOWN BROADWAY AND MAX’S OPERA HOUSE DINNER - $215/$225

Hadestown is back in SF strictly for one-week and we’ve got tickets! Two mythical tales intertwined to take you on a hell-raising journey to the underworld and back! Hadestown has won 8 Tony Awards. At Max’s Opera house feast on an appetizer, your choice of 5 different entrees, and desserts, and soft drinks/coffee.

• OCTOBER 24TH – FALL FARM TOUR

IN HALF MOON BAY – $90/$100

Enjoy a fall day touring Half Moon Bay! Get in the fall spirit at Lemo’s Farms strolling through pumpkin patches, visiting the petting zoo, and even into a haunted house if you dare! Enjoy a sandwich from the farm Deli paired with pumpkin pie and coffee for lunch! Drive out along the coast and take a leisurely hike on the paved Devils Slide Coastal Hike (1.2 miles). Cap off the day at Pastorino Farms with an hour-long educational tour, hayride, and another pumpkin pie sample!

Thank You to our current Grant Sponsors

55Plus Program

“Building a healthy community through enrichment, innovation and fun!”